Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

The Person of the Son

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May 13, 2025
Reflecting on Christ can be challenging without a solid understanding of His nature. The discussion centers on Jesus as the divine Son, emphasizing His identity in the Gospel of John. The significance of His incarnation is explored, highlighting how He interacts with various individuals. Listeners are invited to deepen their worship and contemplation by recognizing the profound impact of His life and ministry.
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INSIGHT

Knowledge Enables Reflection

  • Many Christians struggle to sustain meditation on Jesus due to insufficient knowledge about Him.
  • Filling our minds with foundational truth about Christ enables longer, deeper reflection.
ADVICE

Use Foundational Doctrine

  • Equip your mind with basic, foundational doctrines for better understanding.
  • Use structured teachings, like the Shorter Catechism, to help new truths stick effectively.
ANECDOTE

Repeated Listening Without Foundations

  • A lady listened to the same sermon five times and learned something new each time.
  • Without foundational knowledge, like the Shorter Catechism, sermons are harder to fully absorb.
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